Position Details
Position Number: JR-******
Role type: Full-time; Fixed term (18 months)
Department/School: Student and Scholarly Services - Graduations and Examinations
Salary: UOM 6: $100,847 - $109,163 p.a. plus 17% super
What you will deliver:
Coordinate end-to-end logistics for graduations, commencements and exams operations, including production schedules, run sheets and onsite operations.
Brief and manage event and logistics suppliers, ensuring services meet specifications, budgets, safety and risk requirements.
Support the Event Producer with compliance, quality assurance and risk assessments for all ceremonies and examinations.
Train, support and supervise casual staff during peak periods, fostering consistent, high-quality service at events.
Contribute to process improvements, post-event reviews and planning that enhance future student-facing events and services.
You may be a great fit if you:
Love working on events! You thrive in a fast-paced environment, work well under pressure and enjoy the event planning and delivery cycle.
Hold an undergraduate qualification in a relevant discipline, or equivalent experience, and an Employee Working with Children Check.
Offer substantial experience, ideally five or more years, delivering large-scale events with complex logistics.
Demonstrate strong organisational skills, thriving under deadlines while prioritising multiple events and competing demands.
Bring excellent written and verbal communication skills, including drafting guidelines and training materials for diverse audiences.
Use Microsoft Office,



databases and CRM systems confidently to manage data, reporting and event administration.
Apply solid financial acumen to track event budgets, model future costs and manage supplier quotes.
For further information please refer to the attached PD.
What we offer you!
Build future financial security with 17% superannuation
Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning
Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave
Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company
Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
For more information check out our benefits page!
Your new team - Student and Scholarly Services




Student and Scholarly Services supports students from first enquiry through to graduation, delivering administration and wellbeing services.
Within this, the Graduations and Examinations team delivers high-volume and high-quality ceremonies and exams that celebrate achievement and protect academic integrity.
You will join a collaborative, professional group committed to continuous improvement and outstanding student experiences.
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-protected organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at ••••@unimelb.edu.au .
Applications close:
Friday, 2nd of October *******:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.
You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
Position Description:
PD_JR-****** Senior Events Officer.docx
PD_JR-****** Senior Events Officer.pdf
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📌 Senior Events Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 The University Of Melbourne
📍 Melbourne